What the Future May Hold for Marcus Mariota
The NFL journey has been an interesting one, to say the least, for quarterback Marcus Mariota.
Mariota, who will enter his eighth season in the NFL, has seen it all when it comes to the ups and downs of an NFL quarterback.
The former Heisman Trophy winner and No. 2 pick in the 2015 NFL Draft came into the league as a starter for the Tennessee Titans and led the team to the divisional round of the playoffs in only his third season.
However, only three years later, Mariota appeared in merely one game for the Raiders in the 2020 season.
Mariota's worth in Las Vegas was much more recognized this season, though, as the team utilized the quarterback's agility a number of times, bringing him in to catch the opponent off guard.
Seeing as Mariota has likely viewed his time in Las Vegas as being a less-than-ideal situation, he could very well pack his bags and take advantage of his free agency this offseason.
One team which has popped up as a possible candidate for the backup is the San Francisco 49ers. The 49ers have a valuable trading piece in quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo and would be in good hands with the 2021 third-overall pick, Trey Lance.
Mariota could help complement the quarterback situation in San Francisco, as he brings veteran experience that could help develop a young Lance.
The Raiders backup quarterback likely feels he's still worthy of a starting role, though, and taking a backseat with yet another organization might not sound too intriguing.
Nonetheless, there should be plenty of options for Mariota this offseason, as there's bound to be an abundance of quarterbacks either on the trade block or in search of greener pastures.
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